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Festive Crochet Soap Saver FREE Pattern (Easy Gift Idea)

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Gingham Soap Saver This pattern was originally designed as part of a Christmas in July Crochet Blog Hop, but don't worry if you missed the hop, you can still get the pdf pattern completely free by signing up to my mailing list. Keep reading to find out how... The Gingham Soap Saver is a quick and easy project that's perfect for using up small amounts of cotton yarn. It makes a lovely handmade gift, especially when paired with a favourite bar of soap, and is a great addition to Christmas hampers, stocking fillers or spa gift sets. It's also the perfect size to be used as a gift card holder . I love quick projects like this because they don't take long to make, and you can easily crochet several in different colour combinations ready for Christmas. Looking for more festive makes? Download Your Free PDF To get a free copy of the pdf pattern simply fill out the form below and I will mail it to your inbox. More quick and easy makes for gifting... Happy cr...

Easy Blanket Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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  Baby blankets have always been one of my favourite things to crochet. There’s something so lovely about choosing the yarn and colours, picking a simple stitch and watching a blanket slowly take shape. This Bubbles Baby Blanket is actually one of the very first crochet patterns I ever designed. I was looking through some of my old patterns recently and realised that, for some reason, this one had never made it onto the blog! I have no idea how it got missed for so long, but I thought it was definitely time to fix that. So today I’m sharing the Bubbles Baby Blanket as a free crochet pattern . It’s a really simple design, making it a lovely project if you’re looking for an easy crochet baby blanket  and ideal for a first project. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! About the Bubbles Baby Blanket The blanket is made using a simple textured ...

How to Crochet a Baby Blanket Without a Pattern (A Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide)

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  My favourite thing to crochet has always been baby blankets and there’s something incredibly freeing about making a baby blanket without following a crochet pattern . Instead of counting rows obsessively, checking abbreviations every few minutes, or wondering whether your blanket will end up exactly the same size as the one in the photo, you get to simply pick a yarn you love and start stitching . When I first started crocheting, patterns often felt a little intimidating. Once I understood a few basic principles— blanket size, stitch choice, gauge, and yarn calculations —I realised I could make almost any baby blanket I wanted without relying on a written pattern. The best part? You will end up with something completely original that will actually get used and loved. So if you’ve ever wondered how to crochet a baby blanket without a pattern , this is the method I use. We will focus on simple stitches and leave more complicated ideas and techniques for another blog post... Materia...